A Moorlands School has received an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted.
Hopedale School Off West Drive in Cheddleton was Inspected from 16th – 18th May and achieved the highest rating possible of ‘Outstanding.’
The inspector report said:
“Hopedale school is a very special school where pupils thrive. Many pupils arrive at
the school after significant periods of disrupted education. Staff know and
understand this, so they take the time to get to know the pupils individually. They
develop strong and trusted relationships.
Leaders have the highest expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour. After
pupils arrive, staff quickly identify pupils’ interests and gaps in their knowledge, and
put in place a highly personalised learning programme. Pupils rise to these
expectations because staff carefully support each pupil to help them achieve their
very best.
Pupils feel very safe in school because they know that staff care for them. Leaders
have put in place strong pastoral systems that help to keep pupils safe. Pupils say
that bullying can sometimes happen, but if it does adults ensure it is dealt with
quickly.
All staff are relentless in developing pupils’ independence and resilience. They
carefully identify gifts and talents that pupils did not realise they had. For example,
pupils learn to play piano, drums and sing, and then perform at a local hall. Pupils
are incredibly proud of their achievements and proudly shared these with inspectors.”
